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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Garysburg

North Carolina · 1,067 residents · 0.943 sq mi
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Garysburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,865. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,500. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,067
−15%vs 2000
vs 1,254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,131 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 1,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−13%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4987209431K1K1990201020202024Garysburg
2024572
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,865
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,604 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,241
−49%vs 2000
vs $14,172 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.5%
+6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$256
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $450 in 2000
US average: $450
65.6%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
34.4% rent
3.0
+44%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(30)
Black96.1%(1,205)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(93)
1990
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(38)
Black96.4%(1,029)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.1%(108)
10
+35%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
40.4%
−14.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garysburg, North Carolina?

Garysburg, North Carolina has about 1,067 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Garysburg, North Carolina?

The typical household in Garysburg, North Carolina earns about $12,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garysburg, North Carolina expensive?

In Garysburg, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $38,500, and the typical rent is about $256 a month.

How educated are people in Garysburg, North Carolina?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Garysburg, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garysburg, North Carolina?

About 34.5% of people in Garysburg, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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